Communications Division
The Communications Division works with divisions throughout UDOT to provide media relations; help build relationships with the public, businesses and government partners; advise during crisis situations and convey department information to all employees.
- Communications Division Org Chart (61KB PDF File)
Contact Information
801-965-4000
contactudot@utah.gov
4501 South 2700 West
P.O. Box 141200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1200
Communications Division Contacts
Elizabeth McMillan
Director of Strategic Communications
801-965-4030
emcmillan@utah.gov
John Gleason
Public Relations Director
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Jessica Gonzales
Executive Communications Coordinator
801-718-6503
jessgonzales@utah.gov
Katie Lindley
Internal Communications Manager
801-430-2434
klindley@utah.gov
Becky Parker
Digital Platform Administrator
801-244-7939
rebeccaparker@utah.gov
Grant Potter
Communications Content Manager
Joe Walker
Public Involvement and Outreach Manager
385-223-5233
josephwalker@utah.gov
Wyatt Woolley
Visual Communication Specialist
801-965-4100
wwoolley@utah.gov
Media Contact Information
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the media to keep the public informed of transportation issues throughout Utah. Members of the media may contact the appropriate person directly or call the 24-hour Media Hot Line for assistance.
UDOT 24-hour Media Hotline: 801-746-9932
Primary Spokesperson:
John Gleason
801-560-7740
jgleason@utah.gov
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-620-1600
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Geoff Dupaix
801-227-8012
gdupaix@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Region, Group and Division Communication Contacts
The following UDOT personnel work closely with the central communications division but specialize in regional and division communication.
Region 1 (Northern Utah including Davis and Weber Counties)
Mitchell Shaw
801-620-1600
mitchellshaw@utah.gov
Region 2 (Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit Counties)
Kylar Sharp
801-419-8236
ksharp@utah.gov
Karen Crawford
435-225-1912
karencrawford@utah.gov
Bailey Butler
baileybutler@utah.gov
Region 3 (Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Daggett Counties and the Uintah Basin)
Geoff Dupaix
801-227-8012
gdupaix@utah.gov
Chriss Anderson
801-227-8004
cmanderson@utah.gov
Region 4 (Southern and Central Utah)
Kevin Kitchen
435-979-4551
kevin@utah.gov
Sharice Walker
435-258-9955
sharicewalker@utah.gov
Planning and Investments
Eileen Barron
801-244-7412
ebarron@utah.gov
Brody Johnson
brodyjohnson@utah.gov
Preconstruction Division
Catherine Higgins
801-803-9413
chiggins@utah.gov
Traffic and Safety Division
Kristen Hoschouer
801-554-5049
khoschouer@utah.gov
Laurie Huntsman
435-896-7667
lhuntsman@utah.gov
News from Communications
UDOT, City of St. George open new pedestrian tunnel
Tunnel will improve safety by helping walkers, runners and cyclists cross under Bluff Street UDOT, in partnership with the City of St. George, opened a new pedestrian tunnel in St. George. The new tunnel will improve safety for the many pedestrians and bicyclists of St. George by providing an additional option to cross Bluff Street. […]
UDOT identifies Gondola B as the preferred alternative in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Today the Utah Department of Transportation identified Gondola B as the single preferred alternative developed as part of the Little Cottonwood Canyon Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to improve transportation in the canyon. Gondola B, with phased implementation, best meets the project purpose and need and provides the highest travel reliability for the public. The […]
UDOT initiates study to improve safety on US-191 north of Vernal
Study and design work are underway to remove switchbacks near Simplot Mine UDOT has started preliminary design and environmental clearance work to enhance safety for truckers and motorists along a nearly three-mile section of U.S. Highway 191 near the Simplot Phosphates Mine (mileposts 365 and 368) 12 miles north of Vernal. “Within this stretch of […]